Stand Up Girl

A warm, bittersweet coming-of-age comedy about chasing a dream, with setbacks that sting but a hopeful, crowd-pleasing lift.

Directed by

Ludovic Colbeau-Justin, Nawell Madani

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Nawell Madani, François Berléand, Mimoun Benabderrahmane

Overview

Lila, grows up in the high-rises of the Marolles in Brussels. Along with her sister and her friends, she dreams of becoming a dancer and revolutionising the world of hip-hop. While her friends stay in Brussels, Lila leaves everything - comfort, family - behind to go to Paris, where she is certain her persistence will pay off. Except that life in Paris quickly takes an unexpected turn. The woman who dreamed of being a choreographer ends up as a lap dancer in a rap video, and that’s only the beginning of her disillusionment. After a chance meeting with a drama teacher, she bears her heart and soul on stage and begins doing stand-up. This time, her unusual dedication leads her to find her calling. However, she still has to fight one final battle: convincing her father that she has made the right choice.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, light and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Coming-of-age, identity, family, ambition

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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